Corporal Weapons Repair Technician

Introduction Have you (almost) completed your technical training? You could of course work with machines or electrical cabinets at a 'regular' technical company, but how about working in weapons technology? As a Corporal Weapons Mechanic, you ensure that the high-tech weapons of the Royal Netherlands Army are optimally deployable. What you will do The Technical Service maintains and repairs the Army's equipment, often using the most modern equipment. As a Corporal Weapons Mechanic, you maintain technically advanced weapons and other equipment. Think of handheld firearms, various rifles, a 'remote controlled' rapid-fire cannon, or optics (scopes). If necessary, you replace various parts. You work closely with your colleagues in the Technical Service, who each maintain and repair other Army equipment, often using the most modern equipment. Because you are a military member as well as a skilled technician, your tasks also include mastering your personal weapon and camouflaging and securing your own equipment. HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS POSITION - Salary: your gross base salary, combined with allowances and our favorable travel expense, pension and health care arrangements, results in a pleasant surprise in net pay. - Work atmosphere: nowhere will you find such a close-knit team of colleagues as at the Defence organization. - Growth opportunities: Defence is not only an employer but also a large training institute, where you can follow (paid) courses to grow personally and professionally. Please note: There are multiple intake moments (start dates) during the year. The intake date for which you qualify will only be determined later. This depends, among other things, on the outcome of the Psychological Assessment, the Medical examination and the security screening. Once all parts of the application process have been successfully completed, the start date will be discussed with you and recorded. Where you will work You will work with a recovery unit of the 13th Light Brigade in Oirschot, Stroe, De Peel, or with the 43rd Mechanized Brigade in Havelte, Wezep or 't Harde. After joining, you first follow the Basic Training of the Royal Netherlands Army (BOKL) in Oirschot or Assen. After completing it, you begin the specialist training at the Logistics Training and Education Centre in Soesterberg. As a soldier, you take part in various exercises. In addition, you should be aware that, like every soldier, you may be deployed abroad. Corporal Weapons Repair Technician €3,200 ~ €3,800 salary €6,000 bonus per year 23 ~ 30 days off per year Free driving licence acquisition Location: Assen Corporal Weapons Repair Technician What you will do These topics are frequently asked about by the Defence Chatbot This is your team Leon Jason Deveney Corporal Armoured Infantry Scout / Driver CBRN Driver Boxer What you get from us 6 items We train you As a Corporal Weapons Mechanic in the Technical Service, you are responsible for maintaining and repairing various weapons. After that, you can progress to the rank of Non-Commissioned Officer. You then lead a group of technicians or work on more complex systems such as the fire control system of a CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, a Leopard battle tank or an armoured howitzer. Specializing in these systems is also possible. Application process Is this you? Maybe you have doubts. We don't. We see not only who you are now but also who you can become. What you cannot do today, you will learn tomorrow. With good education, training, guidance and a team that stands behind you. Take the step How do I prepare? Don't worry, we believe in you. At Defence you get everything you need to grow: good training, courses, coaching and a team that stands behind you. If it doesn't work out, we will help you further. Together we will look at where you do fit in within Defence. Want to know more? Do you have any further questions about this vacancy? We are happy to help you further. Also interesting for you